Globe Amaranth, Gomphrena
Gomphrena globosa

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
Species: globosa (glo-BOH-suh)

Category
Annuals

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details
Flowers are good for cutting

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds